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Reduce your height at the threshold
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,076 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 2,076 m of the 3,200 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 883 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight departed from Harbin Taiping International Airport, located in Harbin, Heilongjiang Sheng, China, and began its enroute climb 3 miles southwest of the airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, ascended from an initial altitude of 1,558 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 34,262 feet, a vertical increase of 32,703 feet, in just 17 minutes. This phase of the flight covered a distance of 99 nautical miles, setting the stage for the long-haul journey ahead.
As the aircraft entered its enroute level cruise, it leveled off at 34,262 feet and continued on its course, passing 7 miles east of Changchun Longjia International Airport in Jilin Sheng, China. This phase of the flight lasted for 564 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 670 nautical miles. The crew then initiated the enroute descent, starting 7 miles east of Seongmu Airport in South Korea. The aircraft descended from 34,424 feet to 392 feet above sea level, a vertical decrease of 34,032 feet, in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 18R at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea was executed from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 174.0 degrees at an altitude of 363 feet above ground level. The landing was completed on the 3,206-meter runway, with the threshold height being excessively over target, but the threshold speed was within acceptable limits. The touchdown point was 448 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 130 knots. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 6 knots from 180 degrees. The total landing distance was 1,977 meters, accounting for 62% of the runway length. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, taking 5 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 909 nautical miles, and the aircraft consumed 5,738 kilograms of fuel during the journey, which lasted for 140 minutes.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 18R at RKPK Gimhae International Airport, marking a satisfactory conclusion to the approach from the north. The aircraft's final approach path was characterized by a heading of 174.0° at 0 nm and 363 ft above ground level (agl), with a threshold height of 149 ft agl, which was significantly above the target. However, the threshold speed of 131 kt was well within the acceptable range, indicating a good control of the aircraft's descent.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 130 kt was slightly above the optimal value, resulting in a touchdown rate of -251 fpm, which was fair. The touchdown point was located 448 m beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight over-run. Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill in maintaining the aircraft's centerline during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a 6 kt headwind, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,977 m, accounting for 62% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was very good, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phase of the landing. Overall, the landing performance scored 82.8%, reflecting a satisfactory outcome despite some minor deviations from the optimal values.
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